Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Seitan Noodle Soup

There's really only one thing I want to eat when I have a cold. Seitan Noodle Soup.

Well, okay, I also wanted popcorn and Purely Decadent ice cream. And a gazillion glasses of lemon ginger Prometheus Springs drink and lemon ginger Yogi Tea. But I really love noodle soup the best when I'm sick.

And it's pretty awesome that this soup is easy to make, since I usually want it when I have zero energy. But my cold that was steadily getting worse yesterday is steadily getting better today. So here's the recipe.

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add onion, carrot and celery and saute a couple minutes, until onions are beginning to get translucent. Add seitan and continue cooking until it begins to brown. Add garlic, ginger, water, bouillon, yeast and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender.

Add pasta and continue to cook until it's tender (don't overcook- the pasta will cook more when you go back for leftovers all day). Add salt, pepper and lemon juice.

I just made this soup for my daughter who was sent home from her job as a summer camp counselor to recover from her illness. R&R, TLC, and Chicken-less Noodle Soup are just the ticket. It is delicious!! Thank you so much!!

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